What to Do If Your Child Is in a Car Accident

About 3 million people are injured every year in car accidents on U.S. roads. Unfortunately, many of these accidents involve children. No parent wants their child to be involved in an accident, but life is incredibly unpredictable. Here are just a few important steps you… read more

Boating Accidents in Gainesville: Part Two

Now that you’re aware what constitutes a boating accident as well as the common contributing factors to those accidents, there are other things that are important to remember: Should I File a Report? A report is normally filed when one or more of the following… read more

Boating Accidents in Gainesville: Part One

Any type of accident can be potentially frightening and almost always confusing. Many people are familiar with the procedures after a car accident, but what happens after a boating accident? Similar to auto accidents, boating collisions have the same potential for injury, and thus, resulting… read more

Damages That You Can Seek After An Auto Accident Injury

Injuries happen all the time. From car accidents alone, approximately 3 million people are injured every year on roadways in the United States. If you have been injured in an auto accident, it’s important to consider seeking legal assistance so that you can receive fair… read more

Can One Phone Call Really Make A Difference?

Someone stopped by our office the other day and asked us if talking to the ‘other insurance company’ was a good idea. We often get ‘walk-ins’ at our office, and even though we make appointments in the interest of efficiency, we love when people feel… read more

Accident Checklist For Your Glove Compartment

Be prepared:  Keep this checklist in your glove compartment along with an instant camera if you do not have a smartphone. Immediately after the accident: Once it is SAFE to do so:  At the scene: Make note of the following, that may be asked for later:… read more

What is a Diminished Value Claim?

At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we often get questions about Diminished Value Claims.  Diminished Value (DV) claims involve a claim for the difference between what a pre-accident car was worth, and the market value of the car, post-repair.  If the accident was clearly… read more

5 Reasons You Need in Gainesville

We are often asked by our clients why an attorney is so important for a personal injury case.  It may be that the driver at fault is insured by a large, familiar insurance company that the client feels is a good company and therefore, must… read more

Trampoline Parks -What You Need To Know

Trampoline parks are popping up all over the place.  While we all want to allow our children to enjoy themselves in many forms of exercise, we can’t always predict the outcome of an event that may end in an injury.  Trampoline parks have what insurance… read more

Top 5 Most Common Personal Injury Claims

One would think that this is a huge variety of claims that a Personal Injury Lawyer in Ocala might experience, but it’s actually not the case.  While each case is different with respect to injury or personal experience, there are really 5 common cases that… read more

What Happens After A Personal Injury Claim Is Finalized?

It is common in personal injury claims that the negotiation of the value of your case does not begin until you are finished with any medical treatment and all of your injuries and damages have been identified, evaluated and addressed. The claim process begins when… read more

Why Do I Have a Health Lien/Medpay Lien?

There are several reasons that liens exist from medical bills for  treatment after your auto accident.  Because Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays at the most 80% of any accident-related treatment, most people want their own health insurance to pay the balance so that the hospital… read more